Meike 35 mm f/2 AF § 03 Head to head
Meike 35 mm f/2 AF vs Voigtlander Macro Apo-Ultron 35 mm f/2
Meike 35mm f/2 has a newer design. Voigtlander 35mm f/2 is 33 g lighter.
The Meike 35 mm f/2 AF is a 35mm f/2 prime, and the Voigtlander Macro Apo-Ultron 35 mm f/2 is a 35mm f/2 prime. On paper the Voigtlander Macro Apo-Ultron 35 mm f/2 comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 35 mm f/2 AF 
Voigtlander Macro Apo-Ultron 35 mm f/2 01
Key differences
Why is the Meike 35 mm f/2 AF better than the Voigtlander Macro Apo-Ultron 35 mm f/2?
- Newer design (2024 vs 2022)
Why is the Voigtlander Macro Apo-Ultron 35 mm f/2 better than the Meike 35 mm f/2 AF?
- 33 g lighter (265 g vs 298 g)
- 12 mm shorter (60.7 mm vs 73 mm long)
- Focuses 29 cm closer (0.16 m vs 0.45 m)
- More aperture blades (10 vs 9)
- Smaller filter thread (49 mm vs 58 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Voigtlander Macro Apo-Ultron 35 mm f/2 has the edge: it is 33 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Voigtlander Macro Apo-Ultron 35 mm f/2 has the edge: it is 33 g lighter to carry.
- macro For macro photography, the Voigtlander Macro Apo-Ultron 35 mm f/2 has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.16 m.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 35 mm f/2 AF | Voigtlander Macro Apo-Ultron 35 mm f/2 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 298 g | 265 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 91 x 73 mm | 54.8 x 60.7 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.45 m | 0.163 m ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | — |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 10 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 11 elements / 9 groups | 9 elements / 6 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm | 49 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, L-Mount | Nikon Z, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Price | $219.99 list price | — |
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Size
- A · Meike
- B · Voigtlander
- 73 × 91 mm
- 60.7 × 54.8 mm
The Meike 35 mm f/2 AF is 12 mm longer and 33 g heavier than the Voigtlander Macro Apo-Ultron 35 mm f/2.
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Sample frames
Meike 35 mm f/2 AF
Voigtlander Macro Apo-Ultron 35 mm f/2
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Meike 35 mm f/2 AF or the Voigtlander Macro Apo-Ultron 35 mm f/2?
- The Voigtlander Macro Apo-Ultron 35 mm f/2 weighs 265 g, 33 g less than the Meike 35 mm f/2 AF (298 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Meike 35 mm f/2 AF or the Voigtlander Macro Apo-Ultron 35 mm f/2?
- The Voigtlander Macro Apo-Ultron 35 mm f/2 focuses down to 0.16 m, against 0.45 m for the Meike 35 mm f/2 AF.
- Do the Meike 35 mm f/2 AF and the Voigtlander Macro Apo-Ultron 35 mm f/2 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Meike 35 mm f/2 AF or the Voigtlander Macro Apo-Ultron 35 mm f/2 better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Voigtlander Macro Apo-Ultron 35 mm f/2 has the edge: it is 33 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Meike 35 mm f/2 AF or the Voigtlander Macro Apo-Ultron 35 mm f/2 better for travel?
- For travel, the Voigtlander Macro Apo-Ultron 35 mm f/2 has the edge: it is 33 g lighter to carry.
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